Political Science at The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,182/yr (-29% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
13.0x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Political Science graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $510K | $508K | $474K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.1x | 13.0x | 12.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.0x | 5.0x | 4.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 35 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,976
Out-of-state: $102,048 (5.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,663
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,528
74% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso has a 100% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 20,547 in El Paso, TX. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at El Paso →Top Career Paths
Political scientists
$139,380/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Economics teachers, postsecondary
$119,980/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does The University of Texas at El Paso's Political Science program score?
This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Political Science. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Political Science to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Political Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Political Science earnings lower at The University of Texas at El Paso?
Lower starting pay at The University of Texas at El Paso may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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